1988-1989 Academic Catalog

PERFORMANCE Private instruction for credit in piano, voice, and orchestral and band instruments is available to all music majors. Students other than music majors will need special approval from the Music Department. Private instruction for credit on any instru– ment available may be arranged with qualified professional teachers for all students in the program. All students studying privately, whether music majors or not, are required to attend all general recitals. They will also perform regularly in student recitals. Credit in performance lessons is based on a minimum of six hours of practice and one-half hour lesson per week for one hour of credit. An audition is required for initial registration. Continued registration is based upon satisfactory progress as determined each quarter by the instructor. Private Study PLMU-100 Organ-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-110 Piano-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-111 Piano-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-112 Piauo-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-113 Piano-A, W, Sp 1 hour PLMU-120 Voice-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-121 Voice-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-122 Voice-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-130 Trumpet-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-131 Trombone/Bar. Horn-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-132 French Horn-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-133 Tuba-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-140 Clarinet-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-141 Flute-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-142 Saxophone-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-143 Oboe-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-144 Bassoon-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-150 Violin-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-151 Viola-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-152 Cello-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-153 Double Bass-A, W. Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-160 Guitar-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-170 Percussion-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-490 Senior Recital-A, W, Sp 0 hours A music major is to register for this course the quarter in which they anticipate the presentation of their senior recital. (Fee: $70) Class Study CLMU-181, 182, 183 Piauo Class I, II, III-A, W, Sp 1 hour Group instruction in piano fundamentals. Required for music majors and minors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency. Open to other individuals with permis– sion of the instructor. CLMU-185 Voice Class-A, W, Sp 1 hour Group instruction designed for the entering freshman level music major who anticipates his major or proficiency performance area to be voice. The class meets two hours each week in the autumn quarter, one hour of class together with private instruction during the winter and spring quarters. Instruction is devoted to basic vocal technique and beginning repertoire. Repeatable. Prerequisite: Audition. Music 131 CLMU-186 Voice Class-A, W, Sp 1 hour Group instruction in basic vocal technique and repertoire. Enrollment open to any student not majoring in voice. Repeatable. CLMU-286 Advanced Voice Class-W 2 hours Continued vocal instruction with an emphasis on pedagogical techniques devel– oped through laboratory experience. This course is required for the instrumental music major pursuing either secondary music education or the BME degree as well as for non-majors desiring further vocal study. Prerequisite: CLMU-186 Voice Class. Ensembles PFMU-370 Handbell Choir-W, Sp 1 hour The Handbell Choir is comprised of seven to twelve members. Repertoire includes standard classical and sacred handbell literature. Performances include selected chapel services and a major performance during the spring quarter. PFMU-380 Concert Chorale-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour The Concert Chorale has a membership ofapproximately 50 mixed voices, chosen by audition. Repertoire includes primarily sacred music drawn from the 17th through the 20th century. Performances take place on campus and away from cam– pus. A major goal is to provide a music ministry to local churches. PFMU-382 Male Chorus-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour The Male Chorus of approximately 20 voices performing during the winter and spring quarters. Literature has included sacred and secular music drawn from the Renaissance through the 20th century. A major concert is presented each spring. PFMU-386 Oratorio Chorus-A 0-1 hour The Oratorio Chorus is composed of approximately I00 mixed voices. Active during the autumn quarter of each academic year, the group presents a major choral work early in December. Handel's Messiah is performed every third year. Recent repertoire has included Mendelssohn's St. Paul and J. S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio. PFMU-388 Brass Choir-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour The Brass Choir, of select instrumentation, consists of 20 to 25 members. It serves the college and its constituency by performing concerts featuring the highest quality brass choir literature. Major concerts are performed each quarter. PFMU-397 Symphonic Band-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 80 members, selected by audition. Performing the highest quality band literature, the band appeared before state and national conference audiences and in concert under the baton of such guest conductors as Jim Curnow, George Strombeck, and George Wilson. Several concerts are presented each year on campus and in churches and schools. Chamber Ensembles Opportunities exist for qualified students to perform in chamber ensembles. Per– formances typically are presented as a part of the Tuesday afternoon student recital series, but may occur at other times. Representative ensembles may include: PFMU-387 Brass Ensemble-A, W. Sp 0-1 honr PFMU-391 Woodwind Ensemble-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour PFMU-393 String Ensemble-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour PFMU-394 Chamber Orchestra-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour